2026-01-12 19:34:13

The most common mistake when holding altcoins is selling off scattered positions after being crushed by short-term losses.

The key is, if the project's fundamentals are still intact and the narrative still makes sense, why give up now?

I've seen too many scenarios like this. Some coins plummet 90%, 95% from their highs, looking completely dead, ignored by everyone, becoming a joke. But strangely, a few weeks later, they suddenly rebound, skyrocketing 10x, 20x, or even 50x in one go. Those who grit their teeth and didn't cut their losses at the bottom have turned despair into a comeback.

Do you know what price those who held on through the rebound paid?

Nothing.

Just time. The numbers on the account may have looked terrible for a while, and the psychological pressure was significant, but in reality, nothing was lost—except for that impulsive desire to escape quickly. In fact, those who cut their losses at the bottom missed a real opportunity to change their fate.

The cruelty of the market is that the hardest moments often come just before dawn.

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AirdropHunterXiao

· 01-15 18:22

That's why I still hold on to those 99% trash coins. Really.

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LayerHopper

· 01-15 17:12

It's just a mindset issue; those who cut at the bottom all regret it. --- Holding onto worthless coins and can't sleep well; only after selling is it truly over. --- Easy to say, but who can withstand a 90% loss? --- As long as the fundamentals are still there, hold on tightly. If you guessed right this time, what about next time? --- The harshest are always those who haven't sold. Truly. --- Psychological resilience > technical analysis, to be honest. --- The hardest part is distinguishing whether it's the bottom or just a real downturn.

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BlockchainNewbie

· 01-12 19:59

Shaking hands, this is why I refuse to let go.

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AirdropHustler

· 01-12 19:42

Really, those who cut losses at the bottom are all losing money. Persistence is the key. --- Basically, it's a mindset issue. If the fundamentals haven't deteriorated, you shouldn't sell. --- I have a coin that lost 80%, but I still hold on, betting it will turn around. --- The darkest period before dawn is the most testing. Most people can't endure it. --- I've seen too many people despair and cut losses at the bottom, only to see it rise 10 times in two months. They really regret it to death. --- The key is to trust your own choices. Those who blindly follow the trend and cut losses deserve it. --- Altcoins are like this—big swings up and down. You need to keep a steady mindset. --- Is there no cost to holding on? The psychological pressure is so high, yet people say there's no cost. But once it rises, it's all worth it.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-12 19:39

Really, those who cut losses at the bottom are all regretful --- Holding onto the fundamentals is holding onto hope, it's that simple --- Losing your mindset means losing, I’ve learned that this time --- Wait, have those who persisted really turned things around? Why haven't I seen many? --- You still need firm conviction, otherwise you can't pass the psychological barrier --- The hardest moments truly test human nature, but who can judge precisely? --- Cutting losses at the bottom is really like handing a knife to others --- Honestly, saying "perseverance" is easy, but doing it is hard --- This theory sounds reasonable, but what about the risks? You have to consider them, right?

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consensus_whisperer

· 01-12 19:35

Bottoming out and taking losses is entirely deserved; if your mentality collapses, then don't play. Really, after surviving the toughest few weeks, you win. But many people choose the stupidest move. It's too late to regret after the rebound. That's why most people will never make big money—their psychological defenses are too fragile. As long as the fundamentals haven't broken down, there's no reason to run. Honestly, it's that simple.

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